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- coupe 70,078 gasoline black automatic
2012 dodge challenger review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The modern classic muscle car. introductionthe dodge challenger brings muscle car performance and styling to everyday driving. The challenger harkens back to 1970, and the current generation, launched as a 2008 model, amuses and delights us. For 2012, changes are primarily packaging. the 2012 challenger sxt name replaces se as the entry-level challenger. The challenger sxt 3. 6-liter pentastar v6 produces 305 horsepower and 268 foot-pounds of torque. Added last year, the v6 engine's horsepower and smoothness were a major improvement, as was a 5-speed automatic transmission, but the challenger is a big car so fuel economy is not its forte (epa rated 18/27 mpg city/highway). The v8 is rated at 372 hp and 400 pound-feet of torque with the 5-speed automatic, or 375 hp and 410 pound-feet of torque with the now-standard 6-speed manual. The hemi uses a multiple displacement feature that switches off cylinders to save fuel, but epa ratings are no better than 16/25 mpg. We think the challenger r/t is a sweet spot in the lineup. It can be used as a daily driver with less intensity than the srt8 (and considerable cost savings) yet it's sportier and more fun than the sxt. Challenger r/t is often compared with the mustang gt and camaro ss, although challenger is a bigger car and a more comfortable cruiser. the 2012 challenger srt8 392 is named after its hemi v8's cubic-inch displacement (even though it's actually 391) and that of the legendary hemi 392 engine of the late 1950s. The 2012 challenger srt8 392 comes with a 470-hp 6. 4-liter hemi v8 that includes cylinder deactivation technology. Epa ratings are 14/23 mpg. The 2012 challenger srt8 392 also gets a new steering wheel with heating, two-mode adaptive damping and a 900-watt harman kardon audio system. The srt8 comes with big brembo brakes, the firmest suspension and a limited-slip rear differential. We found the srt8 392 fast and stable. Everyone seems to like the challenger. We've driven all the models and like all of them. They all have their own merits but there are distinctions. the cabin is mundane. Like muscle cars of the past, the challenger is based on a sedan (the charger) and the interior borrows heavily from existing materials. Climbing into the back seat is a chore but once in we found it's fine for children, teens and the occasional adults. lineupthe 2012 dodge challenger sxt 24,995) comes with a 305-hp 3. 6-liter v6 and 5-speed automatic transmission (epa 18/27). Sxt options include a 276-watt boston acoustics stereo 450), xm radio 195) and uconnect bluetooth 395). The sxt plus package 2,000) adds nappa leather upholstery, heated front seats, fog and automatic headlamps, and the three aforementioned sxt options. R/t adds automatic headlights, auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated outside mirrors, body-colored rear spoiler, metal fuel filler door, dual chromed rectangular exhaust pipes, fog lamps, bluetooth wireless cell phone link, and a usb port. Mechanical upgrades to accompany the added power include bigger brakes, firmer suspension, and quicker steering. options include the super track pack 495) with p245/45zr20 goodyear performance tires, heavy duty brakes, sports suspension, and performance steering; sound group ii 1,565), electronic convenience group, limited-slip differential 100), chrome-clad 20-inch wheels 995), and audio upgrades to navigation 790). An r/t plus 1,800) adds nappa leather upholstery, heated front seats, 276-watt boston acoustics with xm, security system, homelink, and body-color mirrors. From there another package, r/t classic, adds 20-inch forged alloy wheels, side stripes, functional hood scoops, and hid headlamps 1,800). (all prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices and do not include destination charge.) the 2012 challenger srt8 392 43,995) has a 470-hp 6. 4-liter hemi v8 and a choice of 6-speed manual transmission or 5-speed automatic 995). Other mechanical upgrades include brembo brakes, a performance suspension, a limited-slip differential, and p245/45r20 tires on polished aluminum wheels. Standard are leather upholstery, heated front seats and steering wheel, bi-xenon headlamps, trip/data computer with performance pages, and keyless access and starting. The srt8 rear spoiler is flat black, the front spoiler deeper and ducted for brake cooling, hood scoops are functional, and the fuel filler is polished aluminum. An srt also includes a day at the track with the srt experience; driver instruction well worth the effort to get there. The srt8 392 also adds a gas-guzzler tax that runs $1000. Options include the 900-watt 18-speaker harman kardon audio system 1,995), high-performance staggered-size tires, red leather, moonroof, navigation and premium paints. safety features on all challengers include dual frontal airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist, tire-pressure monitor, active front head restraints, stability control and traction control. walkaroundfaithful to the 1970-vintage challenger that powered its creation, the challenger features a cool design that should stand the test of time. It is unanimously praised by on-lookers as a cool-looking car and is as faithful to the original as has been done in recent years. part of the challenger's appeal comes from its commanding presence. Many of the challenger's parts, systems and structures are shared with the chrysler 300 and dodge charger sedans. It's a big car, just two inches shorter than the charger but wider and lower. The challenger is also about nine inches longer than the ford mustang, and seven inches longer than the chevrolet camaro. unlike most new cars, the maximum width is carried well out to the ends resulting in a broad, menacing car. The very wide, horizontal grille, spoilers and taillamps accentuate the width, as does a turret-like roof and window treatment, and the haunches over the rear wheels where the roof fairs into the trunk and the character line kicks up. The proportions all seem just right, from the carrier-deck expanse of flat hood larger than most modern pickups, to the foot-high side glass and dark lower body trim, and into the massive rear roof pillars. the major lines are only part of the equation, with details just as well executed. Where signals rode below the bumper on the '70 this one has fog lamps, and careful sculpting has maintained the classic look without destroying aerodynamic efficiency. from the side, the srt8 392's 20-inch wheels frame bright red brake calipers and slotted discs, filling large fender openings that are creased along the edges. Hood scoops carry hemi badges on v8 cars and are functional in that cool air goes in or warm air vents to the atmosphere, but they do not feed cold air straight into the engine; the ducts in the spoiler direct cooling air to the front brakes and small winglets at the front wheel openings better refine airflow. The fixed side rear windows do not allow the full open hardtop of the original with its frameless doors but in a nod to that look dodge kept the pillars behind the glass so they aren't so obvious. A bright fuel filler cap on r/t and srt8 392 models finishes off the driver's side. The door handles look retro and stylish, but we found them hard to grab. out back, there is a full-width panel of red lights with a pair of backup lights wedged in the middle, along with chrome dodge lettering in a font right out of the 1970s. While only the outer pairs of bulbs light for brake and turn functions, the entire width is used for taillights. These are also available on the se model with the rallye package. paintwork on the cars we saw was very good, as it must be, given the vast surfaces lacking any ornamentation or style lines. The paint feels smooth to the touch and looks great. But, at least in v8 form, the challenger is a muscle car that many insist requires stripes, so plenty of wallpaper is optional. interiorthe interior harkens back to the muscle car era in that many muscle. AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Power Mirrors✔ Cruise Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Aluminum Wheels✔ Bluetooth✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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